Dr. Srinivasa Kakumani MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
1025 S 6TH ST SPRINGFIELD IL, 62703About
Dr. Srinivasa Kakumani practices Pulmonology in Springfield, IL. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Kakumani manages patients who need life support and mechanical ventilation, and is specially trained in diseases and conditions of the chest, particularly pneumonia, asthma, tuberculosis, emphysema, and complicated chest infections.
Education and Training
Rangaraya Medical College
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Sleep Medicine
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